Our four research programmes aim to create new bio-based products and business opportunities, increase productivity by digitalization, support regional vitality by circular economy, create well-being from immaterial values, and support the profitability of healthy food production. In addition, we also carry out statutory government services such as monitoring natural resources, certifying plant production, inspecting control agents, storing genetic resources, producing data on greenhouse gases, supporting natural resource policies and producing Finland’s official food and natural resource statistics.
The Boreal Green Bioeconomy programme promotes sustainable use of renewable resources in a fast-paced operating environment.
The Blue Bioeconomy research programme provides support for businesses based around waterways and water.
The Innovative Food System programme supports a sustainable, profitable and innovative food chain at every stage.
The BioSociety research programme studies and advances the bioeconomy and the societal changes it requires.